MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance (Alliance) has hired Erin Brickley as its new Executive Director. Brickley will take the helm of this newly-formed not-for-profit organization on Monday. Brickley grew up in … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Ellen Ditonto Named Executive Director of JCC FSA
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College’s Faculty Student Association board of directors has named Ellen Ditonto as executive director. In her new role, Ditonto supervises the college’s auxiliary operations at the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County … [Read more...]
WRFA Interview with Veteran Photographer Wing Young Huie Airs Friday, Lecture Scheduled for Feb. 23 at JCC
JAMESTOWN - The effect of cultural stereotypes will be examined in "Identity and the American Landscape: How Photographs Inform Us" - a presentation by Wing Young Huie at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Scharmann Theatre on JCC’s Jamestown Campus. The … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock & Roll Rundown – February 19 to March 22
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – FEB 19 Bluegrass Jam – Lakewood Legion – … [Read more...]
City Police Charge Two Following Investigation into Trafficking, Sale of Heroin
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have made yet another arrest in the ongoing war against the illegal sale and trafficking of heroin in the city. According to a police report, investigators from the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executed a search … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Wants to Hear from Constituents Prior to Making Decision on Authorizing Military Force Against ISIS
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he’s not going to make any final decision concerning increased military force against Islamic extremists in the Middle East until after he hears from his constituents. Reed – who represents … [Read more...]
Reed’s Fighting Hunger Incentive Act Clears House, Moves on to Senate
WASHINGTON - A piece of legislation sponsored by Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) that he says will help eliminate food waste and deliver more food to soup kitchens and food banks across the country has been approved in the House. Reed’s Fighting … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Releases Critical Report on Town of Ellery Clerk’s Office
ELLERY - The Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that Chautauqua county district attorney David Foley will soon be investigating the Town of Ellery for misappropriation of more than $60,000 in funding by the town clerk’s office. A recent audit by … [Read more...]
2015 Village Elections to be Held on Wednesday, March 18 Due to St. Patrick’s Day
MAYVILLE - Due to St. Patrick’s Day, March village elections will happen this year on Wednesday March 18 and there will be ballots to cast for voters in seven Chautauqua County villages. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, in a … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Next Phase in #CombatHeroin Campaign
ALBANY - New York is continuing in its effort to crack down on the illegal sale and distribution of heroin across the state. That’s the message Tuesday from Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced the next phase of the statewide #CombatHeroin and … [Read more...]
